Eilat and the Arava desert updated guide for all your holiday enjoyment.
Only a short five hour flight from Europe Eilat gives you the perfect all year round vacation. Eilat is THE place for a fantastic holiday& vacation stay.
 
 The city’s hotels, beaches, cafes, nightlife and desert landscapes make it a very popular destination for Israeli and international tourism.
The Eilat area is famous as one of the best fun & exciting holiday destinations which is impossible to beat.
All hotels and day tours are easily booked online and are designed to offer guests everything needed for a spectacular stay, guaranteeing the best value for money.

The Gulf of Eilat is located on the red sea adjacent to the town of Taba in Egypt to the south and Aqaba in Jordan in the east
Eilat offers you an incredible range of hotels that you can easily book online, from deluxe resort Hotels, five star luxury club Hotels, tourist class hotels and also Glatt Kosher Hotels with religious services, through to youth hostels and even a field school.
Most of the Resort and luxury Hotels with all of the comforts that you could wish for are to the south of the city on the way to Taba, which is the Israeli open border crossing with Egypt.

Eilat hotels can also coordinate with you for the ultimate wedding, Bar mitzvah or Bat mitzvah family vacations which are all very special occasions in Israel. Celebrating with all of your family give meaning and rich memories for a lifetime to all include that will enrich your Jewish heritage.

You can be busy day and night in Eilat, which is a perfect vacation city, with a beautiful promenade, shopping centers, restaurants, bars and nightclubs all within walking distance from your hotel. If you just want to chill out Eilat has many beautiful beaches, with calm crystal clear sea rich with corals & tropical fish. Jet skiing, water skiing; parasailing, banana boating, & much more are available activities. Information on all activities as well as company representatives are in hotel reception areas.

The Dolphin Reef is just one of the beaches where you can swim & dive with the Dolphins, walk along the jetty and watch them feeding, or just relax and work on your golden tan in beautiful surroundings.
 Deep sea diving, scuba diving and snorkeling is recommended as the beautiful natural corals are 2.5 kilometers long, and water temperatures in Eilat are ideal for diving as they range between 20 to 25 degrees °c all year round.
There are many hotels that have their own diving clubs and the underwater observatory is not to be missed. There are two underwater observatories, a complete living coral reef has been created to make the visitor feel part of the enchanted underwater world. An absolute must is to watch the sharks feeding daily by divers daily at 11o'cock.

From all Eilat hotels you can take many different day tours, for example adventure day/several days tours into the Arava desert. The 4x4 jeep tours have an excellent reputation for day and night specialized tours in all conditions and seasons, from the Eilat mountains & the Judean desert through to Petra in Jordan.
 Also highly recommended are bicycle desert trips, Tomcar off road adventures, rock climbing, omega slides, rappelling and snapling down the multi colored mountains
Daily tours from Eilat also go to St. Catherine in the Sinai desert where you can visit the 6th century monastery.
Pick up in the morning from Eilat hotels.
These are just some of the available attractions of the Eilat area. All the details of day tours can be found in the reception area in your hotel.
 

The Yotvata Nature reserve, (Hai – Bar Yotvata) is open to visitors daily,( details from your hotel reception)is a 4,000 acre park located 40 kilometers north of Eilat with many Acacia trees which fruit, flowers and leaves are a food source for the herbivorous animals in this desert region. Entire animal populations had been killed off by hunting so in the 1960's the Hai-Bar was created to bolster endangered species of animals and birds and are they are slowly reintroduced into the wild. Animals include Onyx, Ostrich, Foxes and Leopards.

The camel farm is a short journey from your hotel where you can ride a camel for a real middle eastern experience. Horse and donkey riding are very popular activities in the Eilat area all easily reached from your hotel.

Bird watching is available in the bird sanctuary, open daily in the mornings only where you can enjoy watching the birds ringed and released, see the international research projects and enjoy a guided tour seeing flamingos among many other birds.

The Timna Valley copper mines are easily accessible to visit from all Eilat Hotels approximately 30 km (18.6 mi) north of the town of Eilat and are among the oldest extensive copper works dating from ancient Egyptian records since 4000BC. Copper is one of the earliest metals used in mankind from its natural state.  Timna is now a private company with products with a very high degree of purity that comply with international standards.

Eilat is situated in the desert right on the Red Sea. The combination of a hot climate, a tropical sea and a breathtaking wild background of bare granite mountains, Eilat is a tourist gem, a warm & sunny city in the winter with very low humidity and very hot summers which makes an ideal vacation resort all the year round. In the winter Eilat mainly attracts tourists from Europe who prefer vacations in a warmer and more pleasant climate while Israelis flock to the city in the summer. The secret of this little city’s charm is its special location in the northern end of the Bay of Eilat. 

Coral Beach is an amazing seashore nature reserve in southwestern Eilat, which is blessed with abundant underwater vegetation, tropical marine flora and fauna.
The Coral Beach Reserve is home to one of the world’s most popular diving reefs with divers coming to Eilat from all over the world. The Coral Reserve Beach is the world's northernmost coral reef, a magical multicolored coral garden with amazing Red Sea Fish and Aquatic Life.
In between beach hopping the Eilat shopping Mall and Promenade are the places that you will find all your souvenirs from such a wonderful vacation, to take home
 The city of Eilat is the ultimate resort city with many Hotels In Eilat and beaches packed with numerous Israeli vacationers and tourists from all over the world - who come for a superb vacation in Israel’s southern most sun spot.
Nearby is the not to be missed Dolphin Reef,  which is an ecological site, unique in Israel and throughout the world where visitors enjoy a natural atmosphere, magical views, a secluded beach, with a café/restaurant and shop together with the unusual opportunity of meeting dolphins in their natural habitat.  Several Bottlenose type dolphins, including the babies born at the Reef, have a daily routine of hunting, playing, courting and socializing.  The fact that the dolphins choose to be with us reinforces, in our opinion, the true bond created between them and us.  Visitors can enjoy getting close to the dolphins from our floating piers and observation points or during one of our guided swims or dives (extra payment), that are suitable to anyone who is not afraid of getting wet. Underwater photographers are available to take your souvenir photo so you will never forget how much fun you had! 
Contact with people is always based on the free will of the dolphins.
All hotel bookings for Eilat and the whole of Israel are easily made from the comfort of your own home. Just go into the Come2Israel website and with a couple of clicks you can book the most amazing vacation possible.

Israelis certainly a dynamic country with “happenings” festivals and events all throughout the year. From skiing on Mount Hermon in the winter months – yes Israel does have snow! The Mount Hermon ski resort includes a wide range of ski trails for novice, intermediate, and expert levels. It also offers additional winter family activities such as sledding and Nordic skiing. The ski resort has 7 red pistes, 3 blue pistes, 2 black pistes and one green piste, a ski school, ski patrol, and several restaurants. The resort also recently added a Snow park. The Rimonim Hermon Holiday Village Hotel located in Neve Ativis not far from Mount Hermon and offers you the chance to stay in a hotel surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Golan Heights and built in the style of a Swiss Alpine village. Access to the skiing slopes couldn’t be easier. From The Rimonim Hermon Holiday Village Hotel guests can enjoy the activities indigenous to the area: - rafting, trekking, horseback riding and bicycling, Jeep excursions and of course, skiing in winter on the Hermon slopes. After skiing and touring the north of Israel including Haifa, where you can stay at Villa Carmel Boutique Hotel, that offers an elegant experience and has just 16 designed guest rooms, Rosh Pina, the Pilgrim sites and Hotels in Nazareth e.g. The Rimonim Nazaar Hotel, also known as Ha Maayan & Mary`s Well Hotel is a five-storey property located in the centre of Old Nazareth just a few steps away from the Church of the Annunciation and the lively, colourful Arabic bazaar and restaurants. And of course the mystical Jewish city of Safed it’s time to warm up, pamper and spoil yourself relaxing in one of the most beautiful Spa Hotels in Israel. The Isrotel chain of Hotels in Israel offer you the Carmel Forest Spa Resort Hotel which is Israel`s largest and most luxurious Spa Resort Hotel that tempts you to refresh your soul and to recharge your batteries to deal with the rest of your touring holiday and will give you a truly life-enhancing experience.

Cycling allows you to travel at “the right speed”, to see what a magnificent country Israel is,

fast enough to get anywhere, and slow enough to smell the flowers, meet the local people that range from Druze, Christians, Moslems and Jews and get a true feeling of what Israel offers to tourists, vacationers, sightseers and holiday makers from all over the world. You will never forget the places that you arrive at by bike. Bike rentals are available all over Israel. If you would prefer to bring your own bicycle to tour the country, be advised that   El Al Airlines will take your bike for no extra charge. Make sure to contact your airline in advance for their specific regulations. Just remember that bicycle helmets are required by law in Israel. Make sure you always have enough water for the day and have a map or GPS in hand, try to avoid cycling at night, and avoid major roads with heavy automobile traffic.  

Now it’s time to calm down and unwind at a hotel in the middle of Israel, on the coast that has so many soft sandy beaches to choose from, large beautifully clean swimming pools, fantastic night life including pubs, clubs, gourmet restaurants and all that you can dream of in between. Cities like Netanya, Herzliya or Tel Aviv, will offer you a wide choice of hotels, self catering apartment hotels, deluxe luxury hotels as well as budget tourist hotels before you head south to the Negev and Eilat. All hotel details, facilities and even what to expect in your room is on the Come2Israel website, just a couple of clicks with your mouse and the most amazing holiday of a lifetime will be easily booked. The Fattal chain of hotels offer you the Leonardo Hotels, Isrotel and the Dan chain also have branches all throughout Israel. Check out all the available chain and privately owned boutique hotels, holiday villages and budget travel hotels for your personal needs on Come2Israel.   To wrap up your Israel tour, try to spend a couple of days diving and snorkeling in Eilat. Isrotel Yam Suf Hotel offers a perfect mix of a pampering peaceful beach hotel with unique

There are many reasons for visiting Israel as Israel is a country with amazing beauty and diversity. Obviously the historical, religious and archaeological sites are exceedingly popular with tourists, sightseers and vacationers. Where else in the world could you ski down a mountain – Mount Hermon in the morning and experience the lowest place on earth at the Dead Sea in the same day? Israel is a small country so to drive from the northern border with Lebanon to the southern border with Egypt can take less than 10 hours.  On the other hand Israel also contains an unimaginable wealth of natural landscapes and historical treasures, as well as a rich cultural heritage. Forested woody mountains e.g. the Carmel Forrest where the Isrotel Hotel Chain has one of their best hotels, the Carmel Forrest Spa Resort where pampering treatments are the order of the day. Just to relax by the spectacular open air swimming pool on a luxury white bed with white voile curtains fluttering in the breeze is an absolute dream for one and all.
Rural tourism has developed in Israel considerably in recent years and now offers a warm-hearted alternative to regular hotels that includes accommodations in a rustic atmosphere in the heart of nature, with delicious meals from the best of the local produce. All details of how to book your holiday are on the Come2Israel website.
 Colourful deserts like in Mitzpe Ramon which is a small town in the Negev Desert, about 85 km south of Beer Sheva where the Ramon Crater is situated. The town of Mitzpe Ramon is where something wonderful is happening and is where you can combine tranquility with a pastoral landscape and action-packed outdoor activities; the Isrotel Ramon-Inn Hotel offers warm hospitality in family suites that include a kitchenette - and all this amid the unforgettable experience of a desert vacation. Mitzpe Ramon is best explored by walking but the highly original idea of renting a Llama from the Alpaca Farm is highly appealing. The Alpaca Farm in Mitzpe Ramon is the only farm in the world where over 400 exotic alpacas & llamas are raised and where the entire process of growing and spinning their fur can be observed. The uniqueness of this farm lies also in its extraordinary site, in a hidden valley, among two thousand year old Nabatian terraces, only 1,000 meter from the Ramon Crater’s rim. The combination of these charming animals, the site and its history, the desert scenery and rides, and the nearby tourist attractions  - all these make the Alpaca Farm a must for every tourist in the Negev where you will have a dream vacation for all desert and nature lovers. Hotels of all types and prices are available.

 Archaeological sites dot the whole country of Israel, echoing famous names and momentous events in world history. All worth visiting look through the Come2Israel website for information about daily tours to help you choose what you prefer. Scores of areas of religious significance are in abundance in Israel as Jews, Christians & Muslim religions all have holy sites in this astonishingly amazing nation. Time out to relax in between your daily tours will recharge your batteries. Deluxe pampering Spa Hotels, Pilgrim Hotels, small exquisite Boutique Hotels or self catering Apartment Hotels like in Tel Aviv and Eilat & tourist budget hotels are available for family vacations as well as everything that you could want or need in between. All Israel’s hotel details with their facilities, swimming pools, spas, gym’s & dining options and even what to expect in your hotel room are on the Come2Israel website. With just a couple of clicks of your mouse in the comfort of your own home you can book the most fantastic holiday of a lifetime!  Throughout Israel, in every beautiful corner of the country, indulgent guest rooms with all their accessories have been built to offer tourists and travelers a vacation that you will always remember. The Fattal chains as well as the Dan & Isrotel chains are all bookable online through Come2Israel.  From north to the south of the country “Kibbutzim” – which are collective communities situated far from the noisy cities and close to nature offer a different kind of holiday. Ohalo Manor Hotel, on the Sea of Galilee is a prime example as well as the Tzuba Hotel in Jerusalem, which is a delightful country inn, on the grounds of Kibbutz Tzuba in the Judean Hills.   Some rooms come with wonderful surprises, such as double Jacuzzis and scented candles for a romantic atmosphere, while others offer agricultural activities, such as harvesting fruit in season, a visit to the cowshed or sheepfold, horseback riding, a ride in a wagon drawn by a tractor, visits to fruit and vegetable packing plants and olive oil or wine presses. There are also swimming pools, playground equipment for children and hammocks, for relaxing with a view of the horizon. All you have to do is give yourself up to the quiet pastoral surroundings and sink into never-ending tranquility.

Qiryat Shemona is a growing city situated in the north of Israel in the heart of one of the most beautiful nature and tourism regions, founded in 1949 and is located near to the border between Israel and Lebanon.  It is a beautiful city that’s central location in the Galil area has made it easily reached from Tel Aviv and Haifa, therefore over a million travelers and tourists are visiting Qiryat Shemona every year.  The views in the north of Israel are unique tourism base for touring the entire country of Israel, attracting many sightseers and holiday-makers, due to the advanced tourist services offered. The extensive choice of available hotels from super deluxe pampering spa’s to romantic getaways, from chain hotels through to self catering pastoral holiday villages, even regular tourist hotels – all are easily accessible. All the information that you need is ready for you on the Come2Israel website, Tours In Israel hotel details with or without swimming pools and beaches, dining & bar options, facilities offered – and evens what to expect in your hotel room. Chain hotels e.g. the Fattal chain of Leonardo hotels, Isrotel hotels and the Kibbutz guesthouse hotels are all throughout Israel and have an extremely high standard of service and facilities to offer, of course swimming pool details are all to be found with hotel room details on the Come2Israel website. In the municipal Golden Park in Qiryat Shemona are broad lawns to take it easy in and small forest of poplar and Syrian ash trees, an old flour mill from the Ottoman Period still stands beside the stream, there is also a small mosque made of checkered basalt and chalk stone, which is a remnant of an Arab village. The Mosque now houses a museum of Qiryat Shemona history, with a photographic exhibition from the city’s early days. 
Among the countless tourist attractions and historical & religious sites to visit in the north of Israel are the Manara Cliffs, set between Rosh Pina and Qiryat Shemona, it is an adventure extreme sport locale that welcomes tourists, sightseers & holiday-makers to take part in numerous activities. The famous cable car ride that runs from the southern hills of Qiryat Shemona to the top of the Naftali range rocky ridge at Kibbutz Manara. The longest cable car in Israel, 1940 meters of pure fun and a great way to enjoy the awe-inspiring views and to value the Israeli scenery. The mountain slides are an absolute must do while you are visiting the Manara activity center. Climbing walls, rappelling, zip lines let you literally fly. Fun for the whole family, the slides start at the bottom and work up! How cool is that? 2 passengers sit on each cart on a slide that climbs up 250 meters attached to a cable, on 1200 meters of panoramic track. Then it’s time for fun as you are in control and have power over the speed and steering all the way down. Then you can relax in the restaurant , eat a good meal and enjoy the views of the Hermon Mountain.
 While vacationing in the north of Israel Rosh Pina is an essential village to spend some time exploring.  Since 1882 the narrow cobbled lanes of the old town where many of the homes still exist as if frozen in time. You can see an audio-visual presentation about the establishment of the village, visit the Baron De Rothschild Gardens, the natural herb farm that prepares natural creams and remedies with a wide variety of culinary and medicinal herbs, as well as products such as eye balm, health soap, and various moisturizers and oils.” Wood song” is a musical instrument workshop in Rosh Pinna, where one can see a wide variety of marimbas, didgeridoos and Celtic harps. In addition the owner has designed a large range of door harps, musical sculptures and musical tables, all of which are on display at the workshop. Using local recycled timber or wood collected from the pruning of trees in the Rosh Pinna area the entire family joins in the production and CDs of music played on these instruments are sold in the workshop.
 In between touring, your chill out relaxation time is exceedingly important so you will enjoy and get as much pleasure as possible from your holiday as possible, so the choice of your hotel regardless of your style or budget is especially significant. The Ruth Rimon Inn that includes a swimming pool & spa or the Hermon Holiday Village, at the foot of the Hermon Mountain, the Ramot Resort Hotel Chalet Deluxe or a Kibbutz “green” hotel guesthouse, Come2Israel has the home away from home that is exactly right for you and your family.